The Bronx shooting: NYPD officer shot in the head, in stable condition now; What we know so far

An NYPD officer was shot Wednesday night in the Bronx near Paulding Ave and East Gun Hill Rd, just before 10:30 p.m., police reported.

Updated on: Oct 10, 2025, 09:23:13 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A NYPD officer was shot in The Bronx, New York City on Wednesday night, multiple news outlets reported citing law enforcement. The incident happened at the intersection of Paulding Avenue and East Gun Hill Road just before 10:30 p.m. local time, the New York Post reported.

The law enforcement source speaking to the NY Post said that one suspect was taken into custody. Later, a “high ranking officer” with the NYPD confirmed to CBS News that the bullet grazed past the officer's head and he is in a stable condition.

It was not immediately clear what sparked the shooting on Wednesday night. No details on the suspect was released.

This story will be updated as more details come.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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